A detailed image of the Bionic Robotic Arm toy kit by Thames & Kosmos. The packaging showcases a futuristic mechanical robotic arm that features multiple joints and a unique tendon-driven control system. The arm is designed for advanced builders aged 10 and up and emphasizes intuitive control with joysticks. It includes a variety of components and visuals such as intricate mechanical parts and an informative layout about learning biomimicry in engineering.
The Bionic Robotic Arm by Thames & Kosmos is a detailed educational toy designed for learning about robotics. It features a flexible, articulated arm with a claw at the end for gripping objects, mounted on a sturdy base. The device includes various colorful components and an ergonomic control interface, showcasing an intricate design intended for hands-on learning and play.
A Bionic Robotic Arm by Thames & Kosmos, featuring a flexible, segmented design with articulated joints and grasping claws. The arm is primarily white with blue and green accents, showcasing its advanced engineering and playful design.
Thames & Kosmos Bionic Robotic Arm featuring a flexible, articulated design with a 180-degree rotating claw. The arm can grip objects up to 2.5 inches wide, showcasing a blue and white color scheme with green accents.
Thames & Kosmos Bionic Robotic Arm toy featuring a flexible design with interchangeable parts. The arm has a blue and white color scheme with a model eel's head attachment option. The image promotes the ability to switch out the gripper claw for added play features.

Bionic Robotic Arm

Thames & Kosmos SKU: 57150 Barcode: 814743018754.0

$54.95

Assemble this cutting-edge robotic arm from almost 300 plastic pieces, learning how each part comes together in its intricate mechanical design.

Once assembled, you can intuitively control the arm with two joysticks, which pull and release the multiple nylon cables threaded through it, enabling easy and precise control of its movement. Use the right joystick to control the upper body and the left one for the lower body. You’ll be amazed at how instinctive it feels.

Just a touch of the right button rotates the claw up to 180 degrees, while pressing the left button gives you the power to open and close the claw. Move the two joysticks and push the two buttons to maneuver the claw to grab, move, and release various objects. Using this robotic arm feels like being at the controls of a state-of-the-art remote operating robot or high-tech cleanroom. And it’s all controlled by the power of your hands — no motors or electricity required!

Bonus: Switch out the gripper claw with a model of an eel’s head to transform your robotic arm into a slithery bionic eel. Can you pick up the included small shrimp models with the eels mouth?

A full-color manual guides model building and experimentation and provides engaging scientific information about how this type of robotic arm works, including real world examples.

  • Stunning mechanical design
  • Cutting-edge tendon-driven controls system
  • Incredible range of motion:

Arm: 360-degree, 23-inch horizontal working area and 180-degree, 15-inch vertical working area 

Claw: 180-degree rotation, 2.5-inch maximum grip

  • Intuitively controlled via two joysticks and cables
  • Effortlessly operate with unparalleled flexibility
  • Two interchangeable end effectors (gripper claw and fun eel head)
  • Build from almost 300 parts

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